Investigation into ‘high-risk criminal network’ sees 12 arrested in Ireland and Spain

AN INVESTIGATION into an organised crime gang dubbed 'one of Ireland's high-risk criminal networks' has resulted in 12 arrests. In a coordinated series of raids, An Garda Síochána arrested six people in Ireland while Guardia Civil officers detained six others in Spain. The arrested men are suspected of involvement in large-scale drug trafficking, mainly by transporting drugs … [Read more...] about Investigation into ‘high-risk criminal network’ sees 12 arrested in Ireland and Spain

A MAN has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of making threats towards Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. It is understood that the last 15 months of his sentence will be suspended on strict conditions. 29 year-old Richard McGreevy of Rathfarnham, Co Dublin pled guilty to two counts of making a threat … [Read more...] about Man jailed for threatening Mary Lou McDonald and Drew Harris

The London Irish Amateur RFC St Patrick’s / Friends and Family Day took place at the club’s home at Hazelwood, Sunbury-on-Thames in March attracting one of the biggest crowds of the season Report and images by Malcolm McNally Photography Over 100 guests attended a pre-match lunch sponsored by Clonakilty Foods and the London Irish Wild Geese played their final home league game … [Read more...] about London Irish St Patrick’s Day celebrations

A BELFAST man who assaulted his ex-partner, leaving her with serious facial injuries, has been jailed. At Belfast Crown Court on Tuesday, 46-year-old Lorn McLuckie was sentenced to two years and six months for grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He will serve half of his sentence on licence. His victim, 48-year-old Eva Komuves, recently waived her … [Read more...] about Man jailed for assault on ex-partner that left her with serious facial injuries

A JOINT operation led to the arrest of twelve suspected members of what authorities are describing as a ‘high-risk Irish criminal network’. The members of the network were arrested in parts of Ireland and Spain. A series of coordinated raids took place today with cooperation between La Guardia Civil and An Garda Síochána. Europol said that the authorities were successfully able … [Read more...] about Twelve men arrested in Europe-wide Irish drugs sting